{
  "id": 19942980,
  "title": "UAE urges motorists to maintain safe distances following deadly Fujairah crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/uae-urges-motorists-to-maintain-safe-distances-following-deadly",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T07:27:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-urges-motorists-to-maintain-safe-distances-following-deadly-fujairah-crash-1.500747031"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE Ministry of Interior has urged all road users to adhere to traffic laws, adhere to speed limits, maintain safe distances between vehicles, and stay vigilant to evolving road conditions, especially when traffic slows or comes to a standstill. This advisory followed a devastating traffic accident in Fujairah that claimed 14 lives and left 30 others injured. The ministry emphasized that road safety is a collective responsibility crucial for safeguarding lives and averting accidents.\n\nAccording to an update issued in collaboration with the Federal Public Prosecution and other pertinent authorities, the deceased comprised 10 Emiratis and four Indian nationals. The injured were comprised of eight Emiratis, seven Indians, six Omanis, three Egyptians, two Jordanians, two Pakistanis, and two Brazilians. The tragic incident unfolded on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road near the Fujairah entrance when a lorry driver lost control of his vehicle, collided with another car, and subsequently struck several other vehicles that had slowed or halted due to traffic congestion, as reported by the Fujairah Police. The collision ignited a fire that engulfed the lorry and several other vehicles.\n\nThe ministry affirmed that specialized police units, ambulance crews, Civil Defence teams, and other emergency responders were dispatched to the scene immediately following the accident. Their coordinated response facilitated immediate medical aid to the injured, transportation to hospitals, and secured the crash site. The Federal Public Prosecution launched an investigation promptly after the incident, mandating technical inspections, forensic examinations, and laboratory tests, including procedures to identify the deceased, to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the crash and determine legal accountability.\n\nThe ministry further revealed that it was in ongoing coordination with the relevant authorities to finalize the requisite procedures while respecting the privacy of the victims' families. It conveyed its condolences to those who had lost loved ones and extended wishes for the injured to recover swiftly. The UAE Ministry of Interior's stern warning underscores the collective commitment to road safety and the imperative of responsible driving practices to mitigate such tragic occurrences.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has called on all road users to comply with traffic regulations, observe speed limits, maintain safe distances between vehicles and remain alert to changing road conditions, particularly when traffic slows or comes to a halt. The ministry issued the warning following a deadly traffic accident in Fujairah that killed 14 people and injured 30 others,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}